Assassin’s Creed III Gets Co-Op In The Form Of Wolfpack

It’s no secret that the multiplayer component of Assassin’s Creed isn’t the most successful part of the franchise. I for one love the slower paced action and the change from all the other multiplayer shooters, but I do know that it certainly isn’t everybody’s cup of tea (Dean outright hates it). That said, I’ve always felt that a decent co-operative mode would serve the franchise well and that’s exactly what Wolfpack is trying to do.

Wolfpack will be the first co-operative mode in the Assassin’s Creed franchise. The mode will allow 2-4 players to team up and hunt AI targets in various different maps. Gameplay progresses as targets are eliminated, with team members receiving images of their targets at the beginning of each round. A similar radar to the one used in previous multiplayer outings will be featured as well, allowing you to hone in on your targets without actually identifying their exact position.

Similar to the multiplayer players will not be able to identify their targets immediately. Attention to detail will help players differentiate targets from other NPC’s, but this is not the only thing that every player will have to worry about. The mode awards more points for assassinations that are initiated at the same time, meaning that having four targets in sight at the same time is worth more than one target surrounded by four assassins. Missions will be timed and quicker assassinations will allow you to rack up more point from various different targets.

Earning points will help progress your character’s experience level and unlock new sequences. It is unclear whether or not this mode will feature upgradable gear or new weapons as you progress, and whether or not this co-op character will influence competitive multiplayer in any way.

What are your thoughts on co-operative assassinations? Were you a fan of the multiplayer in the first place?

I adored the multiplayer in previous AC titles, it was just so fresh and exciting compared to other games. Wolfpack sounds interesting.

MichaelMatusowsky

I wish there could be a co-op for the actual storyline. I’d replay the game a few times just to jam with 2-4 other players.. But I suppose the way their combat system works, would be unfair to have a 2v1 3v1 or 4v1 in a boss fight… in which case they can have a boss with 1/2/3 additional soldiers with equal strength that each assassin has to take out and they can all have a shared health pool and the only way to survive the boss fight is if every single assassin is fighting a different soldier.

Meh…

CataclysmicDawn

I won’t buy it for the MP and so long as it’s better than Revelations, I’ll be happy.